IN2-LEX1D: LUANG PRABANG DAY TRIP
Full day

LUANGPRABANG CITY & TEMPLES
Visit Vat Visoun, the site of an impressive stupa, That Makmo, stylistically more Srilankalese than Laos. Then walk to the nearby Vat Aham, which is one of the city’s major tutelary shrines, dedicated to Deveta Luang (spirit) Pu Gneu Ya Gneu (ancestors). Climb Vat Phousi hill for an outstanding view over the city. Continue to visit Vat Sene and Vat Xieng Thong, considered as the most beautiful temple. The sim of the Vat represents the classic Luang Prabang temple architecture with roofs that sweep low to the ground. In the compound stand several small chapels housing bronze Buddha images, which were displayed in Paris in 1911. Near the East gate stands the Royal Funeral Chapel. Inside are an impressive 12-meter high funeral chariot and various funeral urns of each Royal Family’s member. The gilt panel on the exterior of the chapel depicts a semi-erotic episode from Ramayana. Next, drive to visit Ban Phanom, a weaving village populated by Thai Lu.

Fast Facts:
Tour departure: Daily from Luang Prabang hotels
Duration (approximate):08:00 – 12:00 hrs; or 13:30 – 17:30 hrs
Transfer from/to hotel: Yes, included
Meals included: No
Private tour, Minimum 1 person


CITY, TEMPLES & SURROUNDS
Visit Vat Visoun, the site of an impressive stupa, That Makmo, stylistically more Srilankalese than Laos. Then walk to the nearby Vat Aham, which is one of the city’s major tutelary shrines. Climb Vat Phousi hill for an outstanding view over the city. Continue to visit Vat Sene and Vat Xieng Thong, considered as the most beautiful temple. Next, drive to visit Ban Phanom, a weaving village populated by Thai Lu. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the National Museum (former King’s Palace) displaying a collection of personal artifacts of the Royal Family. Then stroll through the lively Central Market where the ethnic minorities of the surroundings come daily to trade their goods. Drive to Ban Xang Khong village to see how traditional Sa paper is made. View the sunset from the banks of the Mekong River.

Fast facts:
Tour departure: Daily from Luang Prabang hotels
Duration (approximate): 08:00 – 17:30 hrs
Transfer from/to hotel : Yes,
Meals included: Lunch
Private tour, Minimum 1 person


PAK OU CAVE
Visit Vat Xieng Thong, considered as the most beautiful temple. The sim of the Vat represents the classic Luang Prabang temple architecture with roofs that sweep low to the ground. In the compound stand several small chapels housing bronze Buddha images, which were displayed in Paris in 1911. Near the East gate stands the Royal Funeral Chapel. Inside are an impressive 12-meter high funeral chariot and various funeral urns of each Royal Family’s member. The gilt panel on the exterior of the chapel depicts a semi-erotic episode from Ramayana. Then board a traditional riverboat for a trip upstream the Mekong River to visit the famous caves of Pak Ou housing thousands of statues representing Lord Buddha.
Picnic lunch at a bamboo cottage overlooking the confluence between the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers.
Return to Luang Prabang by boat with a stopover at the village of Ban Xhang Hai, which produces local rice wine. Continue by car to visit Ban Phanom, a weaving village populated by Thai Lu that originally came from Sipsongpanna in Southern China.

Fast facts:
Tour departure: Daily from Luang Prabang hotels
Duration (approximate): 08:00 – 17:30 hrs (depending on season & weather)
Transfer from/to hotel Yes, included
Meals included: 1 lunch
Private tour, Minimum 1 person


KHOUANG XI WATERFALL
Departure by road to the Khuang Xi Waterfalls (30 kms, approx. 1 hour drive). The waterfalls tumble over multi – tiered limestone formations into cool, clear pools ideal for swimming and relaxing. On the way to the waterfalls, visit the Khmu minority village of Ban Thapaene for a glimpse into their lifestyle.
Picnic lunch nearby the waterfalls. Return to Luang Prabang. On the way, visit Ban Xom, a lowland Lao village known for its cotton production. Stop at Ban Xang Khong village to see how traditional Sa paper is made.

Fast Facts:
Tour departure: Daily from Luang Prabang hotels
Duration (approximate):08:00 – 17:30 hrs (depening on season & weather)
Transfer from/to hotel Yes
Meals included: Inclusion
Private tour: Minimum 1 person

ETHNIC MINORITY VILLAGES
In the morning, drive to visit Ban Xongja (Hmong village) followed by Ban Nayang (Thai Lu village). After lunch, take a scenic boat trip on the Nam Ou River before returning to Luang Prabang.

Fast facts:
Tour departure: Daily from Luang Prabang hotels
Duration (approximate):08:00 – 17:30 hrs (depending on season & weather)
Transfer from/to hotel : Yes
Meals included: 1 lunch
Private tour, Minimum 1 person


NONGKHIO
Depart by road to the town-ship of Nongkhio. En-route, a stop is made to visit the caves which housed dozens of people made homeless and seeking refuge during the war. You will receive an introduction to Lao textiles by expert crafts-people, and then enjoy a Lao traditional lunch with cooking instruction. Enjoy a scenic trip on the Nam Ou River before returning to Luang Prabang.

Fast facts:
Tour departure: Daily from Luang Prabang hotels
Duration (approximate): 08:00 – 17:30 hrs (depending on season & weather)
Transfer from/to hotel : Inclusion
Meals : 1 lunch
Private tour, Minimum 1 person / Maximum 10 people

NAM OU RIVER
Travel by car to the ethnic minority village of Ban Nayang (Thai Lu). Cruise back to Luang Prabang along the Nam Ou River. Stopover at the famous Pak Ou caves followed by a picnic lunch near-by. Continue your cruise down the Mekong River to Luang Prabang.

Fast facts:
Tour departure: Daily from Luang Prabang hotels
Duration (approximate):08:00 – 17:30 hrs (depending on season & weather)
Transfer from/to hotel: Included
Meals included 1 picnic lunch
Private tour, Minimum 1 person

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